Pro tip: Do NOT expect new player to get tips from the forums

[NyarukoW]

... Much like dealing with a person with either a physical or mental handicap, you do not talk to them as though they are handicapped. If they can't keep up or are struggling, then you offer help. Otherwise you run the risk of being patronizing / degrading.....

Serisouly? You really want to go there? Being considerate and accommodating is not being patronizing or degrading. Leave that soccer ball in the hallway to trip up the blind person or walking fast up the stairs with someone on a wheelchair is just outright mean. And btw outright asking people if they are new and demanding that they respond is patronizing and degrading.

.. I doubt he'd ask who was new only to then continue on with a speedrun.

Obviously you can't read. But that is exactly what is assumed. The assumption is wrong that a non-response means it is ok to continue to speed run is wrong. New players may not even know how to use emotes much less have macros in place. I've seen new FC member respond 2 minutes later because they are pecking it out on their PS3/4. You need to be ready and willing to accommodate them, and be in the mindset that you sense their obstacles even before they do.

And one of the obstacle is that they most likely do not know that the forums exist. So the pro tip is for experienced player (pros so to speak) and that you need to be ready to accommodate whatever limitations they have and this should be plain and obvious and self-explanatory. This should be the default position and not expect the new/newer players to have to do anything special.

...Honestly, new players can only benefit from reading up on the forums here and there. ....

I was new at one time and the forums have helped, but it can make do with a lot less new player bashing. And blaming new players for wipes to speedruns because they did not responding is just one more way they are bashing new players. This is not acceptable.